Vicky Self
@NHS_VickySelf
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FCIPD. Deputy Chief People Officer NHS. All views are my own.
Coventry, England
Joined November 2015
"We aren't currently facing a "disengagement crisis" at work. What we're really facing is a mattering deficit". Mattering is knowing we’re significant to our leaders & key members of our group. When we experience mattering, we flourish - we’re more motivated & persistent &
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Leave a 🙏🏽 if you’re with me. And TAG the bravest human you know! Love, Robin
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Such a privilege to share an overview of our system people programme with our AHP colleagues and explore how we can enhance all that they do 👌
Thank you to @NHS_VickySelf for joining our #AHPSummit to share the development opportunities across the @BlackCountryICS 😊
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Phenomenal support at todays @BlackCountryICS #AHPSummit 🩷💙 Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, presented and helped organise 🙏🏻 @KarenLe08016942 @RosLeslieRWT @NHS_VickySelf @SallyRobertsCNO @GlynnJenny @jh_cartwright @LorraineAHP @AHPRiannaM @AlisonAries
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Excited to be working with our AHP colleagues to launch our first leadership development programme 🎉
Launching our @BlackCountryICS aspirant ethnic minority Chief AHP development programme 🚀🚀🚀 #EDI #AHP #investment @BlackCountryICS @NHS_VickySelf @Shajeda_NHS @MarriottHelen @NHSE_WTE
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The language we use as leaders shapes workplace culture. It plays a critical role in psychological safety. Our words (& the way we communicate) can encourage the experimentation & risk-taking we want our teams to demonstrate for innovation & improvement. It can also stifle
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Lord Darzi has released his latest review, providing a vital assessment of the @NHS in England, citing it as being in a “critical condition”. Our latest snapshot summarises the full report ⬇️ https://t.co/C3qSY8RCNi
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"Efficiency" & "productivity": two terms that we often confuse. As a result, we may struggle to address the problems we face because they focus on different problems with different solutions. High efficiency does not mean high productivity. We can create highly efficient
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The Big OH Conversation is now open! We’re working with our partners at @clever_together to discover how OH can be even more impactful in helping staff be healthy and happy at work. Sign up and take part:
When Occupational Health professionals operate "at the top of their licence" what is the most significant direct value they bring an organisation and its workforce? Tell us what you think by joining The Big OH Conversation now: https://t.co/6OIvxDTmhM
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The 17th September will be the first National Memorial Day for healthcare workers who have died by suicide. We must never forget them and together, we commit to ensuring that all healthcare workers are valued and supported. On the 17th September, we are asking people to come
Put it in the diary: 17th Sept National Memorial Day for healthcare workers who have died by suicide. I have my badge. If you genuinely believe in the message I share... Please spread the word & get your badge. @DoctorsDistress
@NHSPracHealth
https://t.co/5uAfQOEC37
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I am astonished there is not a single mention of action to address racism, bullying and harassment, or making the raising of concerns safer and more effective. Is there a reason for this glaring gap?
What early actions can the new government take to improve working conditions for #NHS staff? We've outlined 10 things that could make a difference in our latest briefing – find out more here: https://t.co/iEnngVJFzl
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There are two types of income: external [money and title] and internal [pride in doing great work and pursuing mastery]. The ordinary chase the first. The exceptional want the last. [Leave a 🙏🏽 below if you’re one of the latter.] My very best wishes, Robin
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Too often when we talk about "leaders", we focus on people who have "manager" or "director" in their job titles. We can end up undervaluing the role of informal leaders - team members who influence outcomes by the tone they set, their conduct & how they interact with others in
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"Britain will always be your home." A message to NHS and care staff, from Health and Social Care Secretary @WesStreeting.
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“But what can I do? I’m just one person” … said 10,000 anti racists ✊🏼
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This is utterly heartbreaking. Share, support, and don’t let hate win 👇🏻
Zaf is a taxi driver. He’s born and bred Sunderland He broke down when he described the hate he’d received This was seconds before racial slurs were thrown, telling him to “go back to his own country” A short clip. Hard, but important, so please watch
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Free OD course….go! 🏃♀️
What is the importance of complexity, culture and power in organisational life? Our new free course will explore organisational development strategy, cover key concepts and outline practical ideas 👇
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Really like this diagram to illustrate system tensions
💡 How are ICSs tackling workforce issues and developing system-wide strategies for staff recruitment, training, and retention? 🆕 Our new report, Realising the potential of integrated care systems, examines the progress being made and the challenges: https://t.co/70wcAH6eRJ
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An @NHSEngland report on "NHS Productivity" in May 2024 highlights the growing % of NHS staff who are new/inexperienced as a barrier to productivity & the need to get them up the learning curve faster. New research suggests one catalyst for learning that is often lacking at this
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In case you missed it, an open letter to @wesstreeting Dear Health Secretary We need an NHS free from racism. Yours @clearmind67
@rogerkline
@JWmusesthis
https://t.co/ia4NLhJZHO
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